457 Deferred Compensation

457 & 401(a) Plans DUE: 07/30/09

CITY OF IRVINGSOLICITATION OVERVIEW

The City of Irving is soliciting proposals for:TITLE: 457 Deferred Compensation & 401(a) Plans Investment

Management Services RFP Number: 199E-09F Commodity: 2335 & 2399 Due Date: 3:00 p.m., Thursday, July 30, 2009 Location: City of Irving, Purchasing Division

845 W. Irving Blvd.Irving, Texas 75060

Pre-Proposal Conference: Date: July 1, 2009 Time: 11:00 a.m. Location: Purchasing Conference Room

845 W. Irving Blvd.Irving, Texas 75060

This conference is recommended, but not mandatory

Public Bid Opening: There will be a public opening of proposals in the Purchasing Division conference room immediately following the due time/date. Only names of proposers will be read aloud. Interested parties are invited to attend.

Written Questions: Submit written questions to: Ed Matthews, Purchasing Manager at [email protected]. Questions may be submitted through 3:00 p.m., July 13, 2009 Questions of a substantial nature will be addressed in an addendum, posted on the City’s Purchasing Web page for all interested parties.

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CITY OF IRVINGTABLE OF CONTENTS for RFP 199E-09F

Solicitation Overview........................................................................................................1Table of Contents ............................................................................................................2Scope of Work (Specifications)...................................................................................3-19 Includes Variations & Exceptions, RFP Questionnaire, List of Tabs, Preparation of Proposal, Evaluation criteria, Tentative Schedule and Special ConditionsSummary Response Page.............................................................................................20Attachment A-1, Standard Terms and Conditions.....................................................21-24Attachment B-6, General Instructions to Bidders......................................................25-26Attachment B-7, Special Instructions to Bidders.......................................................27-28Attachment B-3, Checklist for Bidders............................................................................29Attachment B-5, Map Locating Purchasing Division......................................................30 Attachment C-1, Conflict of Interest Instructions ...........................................................31Attachment C-2, Conflict of Interest Statement.........................................................32-33Attachment D-8, Insurance Requirements for Services............................................34-36Attachment D-4, Insurance Affidavit...............................................................................37Attachment E-1, Environmental Commitment...............................................................38 Attachment E-2, Environmental Stewardship.................................................................39Attachment F-1, Good Faith Effort Program Overview...................................................40Attachment F-2, Good Faith Effort Affidavit ...................................................................41Attachment G-9, No Bonding Requirements..................................................................42

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SCOPE OF WORK (SPECIFICATIONS)

The statement of work for this Request for Proposal pertains to the City of Irving 457 Deferred Compensation & 401(a) Plans.

I. Background Information

The City of Irving sponsors two defined contribution plans – a 457(b) plan and a 401(a) plan. The City is seeking proposals from retirement plan providers to administer two programs.

The plan demographics are as follows:

1) The 457(b) City of Irving covers 1,775 employees. There are 869 active accounts, and 206 in-active participants (retirees and terminations). Currently, loan options are not available to the 457 participants. However, effective 1/1/10, loan options will be available under the 457(b) plan.

2) The 401(a) plan was established in 2008. Asset as of June 4, 2009 is $56,517.36 and one participant currently.

3) Plan assets as of June 4, 2009 is $33,485,136.83.

4) Summary of 457(b) plan assets from 2006 to 2008.

Plan Assets 2006 2007 2008Beginning balance January 1 $29,738,705 $34,339,194 $38,285,800 Contributions 3,299,557 3,625,989 4,498,340 Net transfers 0 0 (102,969) Net withdrawals (1,870,603) (2,576,622) (2,567,946) Plan admin & contract fees 0 0 0 Change in value 3,171,535 2,897,239 (9,607,844)Ending balance December 31 $34,339,194 $38,285,800 $30,505,381

Market Value Adjustment does not apply to the General Account assets.

II. Evaluation Criteria – Phase I

Proposals will be evaluated and award(s) made based on the following criteria:

Criteria Maximum Score

1) Qualifications & Experience 15%a) Quality of administrative services and systems.b) Innovative uses of technology for plan administration.c) 457(b) plan and 401(a) experience (define contribution plans).d) Ability to provide a dedicated local educational representative.e) Complete and concise responses to the RFP.f) Ability to accept current payroll transmittal files.

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2) Products & Services 25%a) Quality and performance of investment offerings and management services.b) Quality of asset class benchmarks.c) Commitment to on-site employee enrollment, ongoing communication and employee

educationd) Ease of Implementation and conversione) Approach to plan administration.f) Resources and services available to the participants and staff.g) No commission stream investment products.h) Competitiveness of fixed product or stable value product (yield and fees).

3) Approach and Implementation 15%a) Participant and plan sponsor customer service.b) Availability of participant advice and managed accounts.c) Recordkeeping platform and participant/plan sponsor reports.d) Technology and Internet tools.

4) Costs and Fees (both immediate and long term) 20%a) Transparency of all fees and full disclosure to the Client.b) Weighted average asset based fees.c) Current revenue sharing earned on existing fund lineup.d) Revenue sharing requirement for full service administration.e) Scope and quality of performance guarantees and financial risks.

5) Financial Strength 15%a) Agency ratings.b) Detailed narratives of ratings.c) Industry presence.

6) Provider References 10%a) Current client references.b) Terminated client references.c) Success of plan conversions.

Total Score 100%

The following points expand on these selection criteria

7) Best and final negotiations will be conducted with the providers whose proposals attained the highest scores based on the criteria listed above. This is Phase II of the evaluation process.

8) Contracts resulting from this RFP shall be subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the contract language requirements required by the City.

III. Statement of Plan Services The selected plan vendor shall meet the following service requirements.

1) General Servicesa) Experience with plans similar in size to the City of Irving.b) Demonstrated ability to effectively administer 401(a) and 457 plans.

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c) Demonstrated ability to complete and organized, effective plan conversion minimizing participant impact and the blackout period.

2) Participant Customer ServicesThe selected vendor shall provide a toll-free voice response system as well as an interactive, fully transactional web-site for participant account access, both with the following capabilities:

a) Enrollment.b) Changes to asset allocation and future contributions.c) Loan modeling and initiation.d) Participant statement requests – available to view online.e) Prospectus orders – available to view online.f) Plan information – available to view online.g) Investment option performance history – available to view online.h) Personalized rates of return – statements and available to view online.i) Ability to offer investment advice and a managed account program.

3) Recordkeeping and Administrative Services Required of Plan Vendora) Provide daily valuation of investments.b) Reconcile payroll contributions before money is wired.c) Investment of payroll contributions shall be credited to participant accounts on the day of

receipt of the funds.d) Mail quarterly participant statements of account directly to participants at their home

address or provide electronic delivery for participants that have opted out of hard-copy delivery.

e) Provide quarterly and annual administrative reports to the plan sponsor summarizing on a plan level all participant activity during the reporting period, at the minimum including deferral election, total deferrals invested, interest earning, disbursements.

f) Handle benefit distribution processing including required notices, checks, tax withholding, and tax reporting on Form 1099-R.

g) Complete Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) validation and processing.h) Provide immediate notification in the event the provider is unable to comply or implement

any portion of the plan document.i) Provide the plan sponsor with electronic capabilities to generate reports and other

inquiries on plan and participant levels.j) Provide monthly statements for forfeiture accounts, if applicable. k) Provide written or electronic confirmations for exchanges and/or changes to future

contributions. l) Provide annual due diligent review of investment choices and funds.m) Provide the City with a Plan Document, Trustee, and Custodian services as well as

agreements and other documents necessary for employee participation and warrant that those documents will always be maintained in full accordance with all current federal and state regulations.

n) Meet all the necessary criteria for approval by all federal and state regulatory authorities governing such programs, and will be responsible for all regulatory reporting.

4) Investments Services and Costsa) A large universe of mutual fund investments from which the plan sponsor can select. b) Proposals should be based on the investment options detailed in the Excel attachment.

Please include information on additional fees required to recordkeep a similar line-up.c) Must accurately and fully disclose all fund expense and revenue sharing arrangements

associated with all funds available to the City, including Stable Value products. d) Ability to recordkeep custom model portfolios.e) A stable value fund or separate account is preferred over use of a general account. f) Availability of self-direct brokerage accounts.

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5) Communication Services

a) Employee communication should include: Investment education and advice through both in person, salaried

representatives and computer based systems. A minimum of 24 sessions of participant meetings will be required at

conversion. Ongoing education with a dedicated representative. Communications tailored to the City of Irving’s specific needs and ability to

communicate in person, and via written documents and electronically media.b) Vendor shall provide clear and accurate participant statementsc) Vendor shall offer the following:

A minimum of 24 educational days per year across all plans. Quarterly new employee seminars. Monthly educational seminars and individual employee consultations. Availability for education during times for those employees that work non-

traditional hours. Flexibility for relationship manager to attend quarterly board meetings of at

least two boards.

IV. Variations & Exceptions

Vendor shall identify all variations and exceptions taken to the General Terms and Conditions, Special Conditions, and Statement of Work in the space provided below; provided, however, that such variations are not expressly prohibited in the Proposal document. For each variation listed, reference the applicable section of the request for proposal document. If no variations are listed here, it is understood that the vendor’s proposal fully complies with all terms and conditions, including statement of work. It is further understood that such variations may be cause for determining the proposal is non-responsive and ineligible for award.

Please submit variations when you submit the questions that your firm would like to have answers for in order to complete its proposal. In all cases, requests for variations and exceptions must be submitted by 3:00 p.m., July 13, 2009. Approved variations and exceptions will be addressed in an addendum and posted for all potential proposers.

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V. RFP Questionnaire

I. General Information

1) Company’s legal name:

2) Contact person:

3) Address:

4) Telephone:

5) Fax number:

6) E-mail address:

7) Federal tax ID number

8) Do you agree to all the requirements in the Statement of Work?

9) Provide a brief history of your firm, including year founded and types of services offered.

10) In the last 10 years, has your firm, any entity owning an interest in your firm, any subsidiaries, or any partners, professionals, or members of your firm:

a. Been the subject of any disciplinary action by any security regulatory agency?b. Been party to any litigation directly or indirectly related to the conduct of defined

contribution plan business?c. Been subject of any ethics inquiries, legal inquiries, or other disciplinary

proceedings?If yes, please explain in detail.

11) Total value of assets for which you provide recordkeeping services.

12) Total number of participants in all defined contribution plans currently administered by your firm.

13) Percent of defined contribution plan business represented by 457(b) plans.

14) How many defined contribution plans do you currently administer in the following categories?

Number of Employees Number of 457 DCP Number of 401(a)<500

501 – 1,5001,501 – 2,5002,501- 5,000

5,001 – 10,00010,000 +

Total

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15) How many defined contribution plans do you currently administer in the following categories?

Plan Asset Size Number 457 DCP Number 401(a) <$10 million

$10 – 50 million$51 – $100 million$101 - $500 million$500 – 750 million$751 – 999 million

$1 billion+Total

16) Provide the following information about the proposed Client Account Manager:

NameLocation

Education/TrainingYears of Experience

Years of tenure at firmNumber of other accounts serviced

Historical turnover rate for this positionPercent of compensation dependent on client

satisfaction

17) Provide the following information about the Operational Contact for day-to-day Account management (if different than Client Account Manager).

NameLocation




satisfaction

18) Provide the following information about the Education/Communication Manager

NameLocation




satisfaction

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19) Provide the following information about the Implementation ManagerName

LocationEducation/Training

Years of ExperienceYears of tenure at firm

Number of other accounts servicedHistorical turnover rate for this position

Percent of compensation dependent on client satisfaction

20) Will your firm provide trustee services in addition to recordkeeping, if yes, please describe the key components of the services?

21) Would your firm assume fiduciary responsibility?

22) How frequently would you firm provide due diligent review of the investments of the City of Irving’s 457(b) and 401(a) plans?

23) How many clients have you gained over the last three years?

24) What was the total amount of assets gained over the last three years?

25) How many clients have you lost in the last three years?

26) What was the total amount of assets under management lost over the last three years?

27) For those clients lost in the past three year, what was the reason for each?

28) May we contact those clients? Yes___________ No__________

29) If yes, please provide the following on each of the clients lost in the past three years:a. Company name.b. Contact name.c. Office phone number.d. Cell phone number.e. E-mail address.f. Fax number.

30) Will any services be contracted to other firms? If yes, please fully describe these services and the qualifications of the company that will provide them.

31) How do you keep your clients informed about regulatory and legislative changes that impact defined contribution plans?

32) What system changes do you anticipate over the next twelve months that might enhance your services and set you apart from other providers?

33) What are the latest ratings of your firm by A.M. Best, Fitch, Moody’s, and Standard & Poors (if applicable) in 2006, 2007, and 2008 in the following area,

a. Ability to pay claims (if applicable to your firm).b. Strength of corporate bonds, notes and finance.c. Long term credit rating.

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d. Short term credit rating.e. Liquidity.

34) Please provide detail narratives of all the ratings.

35) Have there been any credit rating downgrades by any or all of these credit rating agencies? Yes________ No__________. If yes, please provide list the agencies and the rating.

36) Please provide detail narratives of all the rating downgrades.

37) How much infusion of outside cash has your firm received since September 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009 and what are the sources of the outside cash?

38) How do your liquid assets compare to your liabilities?

39) Provide your audited financial statements for 2006, 2007 and 2008 (see TAB in Excel worksheet).

40) Please, provide a copy of your firm’s current ADV Parts I and II (see TAB in Excel worksheet).

II. Participant Communication

1) Are you willing to meet the minimum education requirement as outlined in the Statement of Work, Section III above?

2) Please indicate the separate cost (if applicable) of the following items:a. One-on-one meetings.b. Group meetings/seminars.c. Online seminars.d. Telephone representatives for participant questions.e. Newsletters.f. Investment advice/Managed Accounts.g. Enrollment brochures.

3) Provide your plan-sponsor website and login information.

4) Provide your participant website and login information.

5) Do your educational representatives have insurance licenses?

6) Do your educational representatives have securities licenses?

7) If you answered yes to question 5 or 6, will you contractually agree to no cross-selling of products by your representatives?

8) Where are your educational representatives based for this plan?

9) Describe the policies and practices your firm employs to prevent the following occurrences:a. Representative use of on-site group meetings and individual consultations to solicit

outside business (e.g. selling insurance products, mutual funds, IRA’s and other investments).

b. Representatives in person or by mail promoting products or plan features not identified in your proposal.

c. Commission, incentives, or other compensation that encourages your representatives to improperly influence a participant’s choice of an investment option.

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10) Briefly highlight your participant communication plan.

11) Provide a detailed description of how you will increase participation in the 457 DCP.

12) What materials will new hires receive from your firm?

13) Please describe your experience in educating plan participants regarding plan conversion and change of plan providers.

III. Recordkeeping Services and Administration

1) How long has your current recordkeeping system been in existence?

2) Was the system initially purchased from an outside vendor?

3) Briefly describe your firm’s technology plan including backup emergency and disaster recovery systems.

4) When was the system first put into place and last updated?

5) How often is this system tested?

6) What enhancement features have been installed in the recordkeeping system in the past three years?

7) Describe the quality control procedures your firm uses.

8) What types of reconciliation and editing does your firm perform?

9) Explain your conversion process and timeline.

10) Do you have experience accepting Banner payroll files?

11) What is the estimated blackout time from the plan conversion on your end?

12) Please comment on your experience with previous plan conversion.

13) Do you foresee any problems incorporating this plan into your recordkeeping system?

14) How do you handle identifying and processing new enrollments?

15) How do you handle identifying and processing terminations or retirements?

16) Do you have ability to reconcile payroll contributions before any funds are wired?

17) Answer the following questions regarding your call center:a. What is the average wait time?b. Is a live operator available?c. What times are live operators available (CST)?d. What is the percent of hang-ups?e. What is the average usage volume relative to capacity?

18) Answer the following questions regarding your website:a. What is the average downtime per year?

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b. What is the average volume of Internet traffic relative to capacity?c. What time of the day is it taken down for maintenance?

19) Does your firm’s system offer the following functions:a. Plan specific information?b. Enrollment?c. Investment fund information and performance?d. Investment fund fees?e. Account balances?f. Current participant information?g. Change of address or status?h. Reallocation of existing account balances?i. Withdrawals/disbursements?j. Beneficiary designation?k. PIN code changes?l. Statement on demand?m. Prospectus of funds?n. Confirmation letter of any changes?o. Asset allocation modeling?p. Account balance projections?q. Loan modeling and application?r. Retirement planning calculators?s. Investment advice?t. Spanish language options?u. Personalized rate of return?v. Distributions?

20) Do you have the ability to recordkeep funds that charge redemption fees on a per participant basis?

21) How does your system age transactions to determine the applicability of redemption fees?

22) If you offer investment advice to participants, who provides it, how is it delivered, and how are plan sponsors indemnified by the advice?

23) How many business days after the quarter ends will participant statements be mailed?

24) How are complaints and resolutions tracked, monitored, and reported to your clients?

25) How are personal identification numbers or passwords handled? How are PIN resets handled?

26) Provide your firm’s statement accuracy percent.

27) Please indicate your service standards for the number of days for distribution of the following events:

a. Lump sum distributions.b. Hardship distributions.c. Loans.

IV. Investment Management Services

1) Please populate the Fund Line-Up tabs in the Excel worksheet that lists the plan’s asset classes and indicate the expense ratio and the revenue sharing you receive on each fund proposed.

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2) Please list all funds on your company’s retirement platform in the All Funds on Ret Platform tab in the Excel worksheet. Please, identify best of class funds.

3) What are the restrictions for adding funds outside your current platform?

4) What is the number of fund families offered on your current platform?

5) What is the number of mutual funds offered on your current platform?

6) What is the proprietary fund requirement for this plan as it pertains to the following:a. Number of funds?b. Percent of assets?

7) Please describe your stable value solution. Please note, if you are requiring the use of your General Account product, you hereby acknowledge and agree to eliminate a market value adjustment at contract termination. Authorized firm representative please sign below:

Signature __________________________ Date________________

Name ____________________________________________

Title _______________________________________________

8) What is the current yield on your stable value fund?

9) Supply the following information regarding your stable value funds:a. Expense ratio or General Account spread (if General Account spread is not provided, we

will assume a 2.00%).b. Is there a penalty, limit or charge for employee-initiated withdrawals?c. Is there a penalty, limit or charge for employer-initiated withdrawals?d. Is there a penalty, limit or charge for inter-fund transfers?

10) Please address how the book to market differential will be handled should there be a termination of the contract prior to the end of the contract term.

11) Please discuss exit provisions.

12) Please discuss the portfolio characteristics (asset size, breakdown by assets classes and credit quality) for the General Account.

13) What is the Stable Value Allocation? Please populate the Stable Value Allocation tab in the Excel worksheet.

14) Do you have any alternatives for the GIC investment in order to increase overall diversification and decrease risk? Yes_________ No__________

15) What flexibility does the plan have for adding another stable value option and redirecting future contributions to that vehicle?

16) In the event of bankruptcy, where do the investors in the General Account stand in line as creditors?

17) In a case of bankruptcy, what direct impact does that have on the General Account assets and how are the Stable Value participants impacted?

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18) In the case of bankruptcy, would the stable value participants become creditors of the general account? Yes_________ No__________. If yes, where do they fall in the capital structure – which creditors would be ahead of the stable value investor?

19) Do you have any clients that you are crediting a lower interest rate than their contract minimum guarantee?

20) May your general account be converted into a separate account structure? Fully discuss the pros and cons of a separate account versus a general account.

21) Do you currently provide any annuity solutions, allowing participants to either fund an annuity during employment or purchase an annuity after separation of service? If available, please describe the products.

22) Can your firm provide a brokerage account window? If yes,a. Who is the custodian?b. What is the additional cost per participant?c. Complete Brokerage Account Window tab in the Excel worksheet with your company’s

additional cost per transaction for data.

23) Is the brokerage account window fully integrated with VRU?

24) Is the brokerage account window integrated with the Internet system?

V. Costs

1) Please complete Company Cost tab in the Excel worksheet.

2) Identify any and all one-time start-up costs related to the plan.

3) Are there any other additional costs not addressed in the cost proposal. If yes, please identify and list them.

4) What is the total weighted average of all fees based on total plan assets (including total expense ratio of the funds, General Account spread [will assume 2.00% if not provided], and administrative charges) based on the lineup identified in Fund Line-UP tabs in the Excel worksheet?

5) What is your firm’s total weighted average revenue requirement?

6) What additional fees if any, will be required to recordkeep any of the plans should the fund line-up exceed 30 funds?

7) Identify all fees related to contract termination?

8) Are your fees negotiable?

9) Are there any one-time plan set-up costs for:a. Implementation of voice response?b. Implementation of Internet/web capabilities?

VI. Contracts

1) City desires a contract for a period of five (5) years beginning January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2014 with an option to renew up to 5 years at the Irving’s City Council discretion. It is the

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City’s expectation that as the size of each plan’s assets grows during the term of the contract that the provider will be willing to guarantee and negotiate appropriate fees reductions and related revenue sharing. The fee structure and revenue sharing must be guaranteed for the full five-year term, with favorable fee negotiations during the course of the contract.

2) Provide copies of your proposed contracts and any documents that the City of Irving will need to execute to bind your services.

3) Comment on your firm’s flexibility in incorporating client changes or additions, and its ability to include service standards with financial penalties paid back to the plan for non-compliance or failure to meet the established standards.

4) Please complete the Performance Measures tab in the Excel worksheet with your performance standards and guarantees. Also, provide the following about each item in your performance and standard guarantees:

a. Specify item to be measured.b. Define the item.c. Specify the applicable financial penalty.d. Measurement criteria.

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VI. List of Tabs

Providers shall complete and/or provide the information requested in tabs A through P. Provider must provide both hard copies and electronic copies of tabs A through F in readable & writable flash drives or CDs.

Tab A: Fund Line-ups (Expense & Revenue)

Tab AB: Fund Line-ups (Performance)

Tab B: All Funds on Retirement Platform

Tab C: Stable Value Allocation Data

Tab D: Brokerage Account Window

Tab E: Company Cost

Tab F: Performance Measurements

Tab G: Most Recent ADV parts I and II

Tab H: Sample Audit Package

Tab I: Sample Enrollment Package

Tab J: Sample Quarterly Plan Sponsor Reports

Tab K: Sample Quarterly Participant Statements

Tab L Sample Group Meeting Presentation Slides

Tab M: Sample Newsletter

Tab N: Sample Investment Advice Questionnaire or Tools

Tab O: A Copy of Standard Contract for a Similar Plan

Tab P: Financial Statements 2006, 2007 and 2008

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VII. Preparation of Proposal

A. Proposer is expected to examine this Request for Proposal (RFP) carefully, understand the terms and conditions for providing the pertinent services, and respond completely. Failure to respond completely may result in disqualification. A pre-proposal conference will be conducted at 11:00 AM on July 1, 2009 in the Purchasing Conference Room, 845 W. Irving Boulevard. Questions about this RFP shall be directed, in writing or by email to [email protected] or [email protected]. The pre-proposal meeting is not mandatory, but is the preferred method for tentative proposers to communicate with City personnel.

B. Verbal questions and explanations are not permitted, other than at the pre-proposal conference and during any subsequent interviews.

C. The City prefers to receive proposals in a three-ring binder, rather than spiral bound or perfect bound.

D. The proposer's federal tax identification number will be required before award.

Submission of Proposals: Five (5) copies of the Proposal shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope and are due in the Purchasing Division at the City of Irving no later than 3:00 pm on July 30, 2009. Please mail or deliver your Proposal to:

City of IrvingPurchasing Division

First Floor845 West Irving Blvd.

Irving, Texas 75060

VIII. Selection of Process

City will conduct a comprehensive evaluation of all Proposals received in response to this RFP. City will establish a Selection Committee comprised of staff members to perform such evaluation. Each Proposal received will be analyzed to determine overall responsiveness and qualifications under the RFP; further, the Selection Committee may select proposing organizations for “in person” presentations. Criteria to be evaluated is listed above in Section II. Final approval of a selected PROPOSER is subject to the action of Irving’s City Council.

City may accept, within the time specified herein, any Proposal in whole or in part, whether or not there are negotiations subsequent to its receipt. If subsequent negotiations are conducted, they shall not constitute a rejection or alternate RFP on the part of City.

The Contract will be awarded to the respondent whose Proposal will be most advantageous to City, as determined by the evaluation factor's listed herein and by the recommendation of the Project Team with approval of the City Council.

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All provisions of the Proposal, including any estimated or projected costs, shall remain valid for ninety (90) days following the deadline date for submissions or if a Proposal is selected, throughout the entire term of the Contract.

All Proposals become property of CITY upon receipt and will not be returned. Proposals submitted to CITY may be subject to disclosure, either in whole or part, under the Texas Public Information Act.

Submitted proposals may be withdrawn prior to the proposal due date.

IX. Schedule for Events

RFP Release June 18, 2009Pre-proposal Conference July 1, 2009Cut-off for Questions July 13, 2009Proposals Due July 30, 2009Oral Presentations August 16-20, 2009Contract Award October 8, 2009Start Date January 1, 2010

X. Reservation of Rights

The City reserves the right to:

Reject any and all Proposals received. Issue a subsequent RFP Cancel the entire RFP Remedy technical errors in the RFP process Negotiate with any, all, or none of the respondents to the RFP Accept the written Proposal as an offer Waive minor informalities and irregularities Accept one or more Proposals

This RFP does not commit the CITY to enter into a Contract, nor does it obligate it to pay any costs incurred in preparation and submission of Proposals or in anticipation of a Contract.

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CITY OF IRVINGSUMMARY RESPONSE PAGE for RFP 199-0E--09F

COMPLETE LEGAL NAME of firm submitting proposal:

___________________________________________________________________

Mailing Address:

City, State, & Zip:

Phone: ___________________ E-mail Contact: __________________________________

Authorized Signature ___________________________________Date _________ Signature indicates proposer understands the terms and conditions of this solicitation and that Proposer is not delinquent on any payment due the City nor involved in any lawsuit against the City.

Print Name_____________________________________ Title

ARE YOU PROPOSING as a: ________Corporation ___________ Non-Profit Corporation ___________ Limited Liability Company ___________ Partnership _________ Individual or Sole Proprietor

M/WBE: If you are a minority-owned or woman-owned business, please check which type and list any certification number _____Black _____Hispanic _____Asia-India _____Asia-Pacific

____Native American _____ Woman-Owned Certification # ____________________

PAYMENT TERMS: Normal payment terms are 2%/30 days. If offering other terms/discount,

please specify _____________________________. Discount will be considered in award.

PAYMENT PREFERENCE: Check all that apply:

_____EBT (electronic bank transfer) ______Check ______Credit card

COOPERATIVE PURCHASES: Should other governmental entities decide to participate in this contract, would you agree that all terms, conditions, specifications and pricing would apply? Yes________ No ________. If other governmental entities choose to participate, each entity will place its own order and be responsible for its own payments.

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REFERENCES: This solicitation requires references. Please attach to this page a list of three references either currently doing business with you or having purchased services from you within the past 24 months. For each reference list name, contact person, address, telephone, and e-mail address, and any other pertinent information to help the City of Irving verify the quality of services your firm provides.

STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONSAttachment A-2 (rev. 02/03/09)

1. ApplicationThese standard terms and conditions shall apply to all City of Irving (hereafter “City”) solicitations and procurements, unless specifically excepted in the solicitation specifications or additional documents negotiated by the parties prior to formal award.

2. RequirementsBy submitting a proposal, the respondent agrees to provide the City of Irving with the agreed-upon services described in the solicitation in accordance with these standard terms and conditions, at the agreed upon price and in compliance with the stated specifications, any subsequent addendums issued prior to the date of the opening, and any negotiated terms subsequent to the acceptance of proposals.

3. Legal ComplianceProposer must comply with all Federal, State and Local laws, statutes, ordinances, regulations and standards in effect at the time of delivery of goods and services, and must maintain any and all required licenses and certificates required under the same laws, statutes, ordinances, regulations and standards for services and/or goods provided in response to this solicitation.

4. Estimated QuantitiesIf the solicitation indicates estimated quantities, such quantities are estimates only and not guaranteed amounts. The actual amount ordered over the contract period may be more or less than the estimate. Quantities represent the City’s best estimate, based on past history and anticipated purchases.

5. Modifications and AddendumsThe City shall have the right to modify any of the solicitation documents prior to submission deadline and will endeavor to notify potential bidders, but failure to notify shall impose no liability or obligation on the City. All modifications and addendums must be in written form prepared by the City department issuing the solicitation. Proposers are responsible for incorporating any and all modifications and addendums into their submissions.

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6. Interpretation of Solicitation DocumentsThe City is the final judge of the meaning of any word(s) sentences, paragraphs or other parts of the solicitation documents. Proposers are encouraged to seek clarification, before submitting a proposal, of any portion of the bid documents that appears to be ambiguous, unclear, inconsistent, or otherwise in error. Clarifications will be in writing.

7. Late ProposalsProposals must be received in the Purchasing Office by the time specified in the solicitation. The City will not accept late submissions and is not responsible for the lateness or non-delivery of proposals by the Postal Service or any private delivery firm. The time/date stamp in the Purchasing Office shall be the official time of receipt.

8. Minor IrregularitiesThe City reserves the right to waive any minor irregularities that do not materially affect the scope or pricing of submitted proposals

9. Responsiveness of ProposalsThe City wants to receive competitive proposals, but will declare “non-responsive” submissions that fail to meet significant requirements outlined in the solicitation documents.

10. Withdrawal of ProposalsProposers may withdraw any submitted proposals prior to the submission deadline. Proposers may not withdraw once the proposals have been publicly opened, without the approval of the City’s purchasing manager. Proposers who no longer wish to negotiate with City will be allowed to withdraw proposals. However, once a proposal has been withdrawn, it can no longer be considered.

11. Disqualification of ProposerThe City may disqualify proposers, and their proposals not be considered, for any of the following reasons: Collusion among proposers; Proposer’s default on an existing or previous contract with the City, including failure to deliver goods and/or services of the quality and price bid or agreed upon; Proposer’s lack of financial stability; any factor concerning the proposer’s inability to provide the quantity, quality, and timeliness of services specified in the solicitation; proposer involved in a current or pending lawsuit with City; proposer’s attempt to influence the outcome of the solicitation through unauthorized contact with City officials outside of those listed in the solicitation documents; and proposer’s attempt to offer gifts, gratuities, or bribes to any City employee or elected official in connection with a solicitation.

12. Cost of SubmissionThe cost of submitting proposals shall be borne by the proposers, and the City will not be liable for any costs incurred by a bidder responding to this solicitation.

13. Failure to Deliver ServicesIf a proposer is unable to deliver the quantity or quality of specified services, or is unable to deliver within a time period agreed upon prior to award, the City shall be authorized to purchase from any other available source, consistent with State of Texas procurement statutes.

14. Taxpayer IdentificationProposers must provide the City a current W-9 “Request for Taxpayer Identification and Certification” before services can be procured from the proposer.

15. Taxes

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The City is exempt from all federal excise taxes and all state and local sales and use taxes. If such taxes are listed on a proposer’s invoice, they will not be paid. Additionally, proposers cannot use the City’s tax exemption status to purchase goods or services related to this solicitation.

16. PaymentPayment will be made as agreed upon in the deliverables section of the final proposal. Proposer is entitled to interest, at a rate stipulated by state law, if payment is not made within thirty days.

17. Outstanding LiabilitiesProposers shall not have outstanding, unpaid liabilities owed to the City. Liabilities may include, but are not limited to, property taxes, hotel occupancy taxes, license or permit fees, and water bills. Proposals will be considered non-responsible and not given further consideration if submitted by a proposer with such outstanding liabilities.

18. OffsetThe City may, at its option, offset any amounts due and payable under a contract award under this solicitation against any debt lawfully due the City from a vendor, whether or not the amount due arises pursuant to the terms of the contract and whether or not the debt has been reduced to judgment by a court.

19. Independent ContractorsIt is expressly agreed and understood by both parties that the City is contracting with the successful proposer as an independent contractor. The City shall not be liable for any claims which may be asserted by any third party occurring in connection with services performed by the successful bidder, and the successful bidder has no authority to bind the City.

20. Governing LawAll proposals submitted in response to this solicitation and any resulting contract shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the charter and ordinances of the City of Irving, and the laws and court decisions of the State of Texas.

21. Controlling DocumentIn the case of a discrepancy between this solicitation and the formal contract, the formal contract will prevail and control.

22. AssignmentProposer shall not assign, transfer, or pledge a contract awarded under this solicitation, in whole or in part, with the prior written consent of the City’s purchasing manager. Assignment of this contract, if approved by the City, shall not relieve the proposer’s obligations under the contract. Approval by the City of one assignment shall not constitute approval of any future assignment of the contract.

23. TerminationIf an awarded proposer fails in any manner to fully perform each and all of the terms, conditions and covenants of a contract awarded by this solicitation, he shall be in default and notice of default shall be given to the bidder by the City’s purchasing manager. In the event that Vendor continues in default for a period of seven (7) days after receipt of the above-mentioned notice of default, City may terminate or cancel the contract. The City may also cancel a contract for convenience and without cause with thirty days notice. In any cancellation of contract, the City will pay the bidder for any and all services provided and accepted up to and including the date of termination.

24. Indemnification

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Proposer shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Irving, its officers, agents, employees, appointees and volunteers against any and all claims, lawsuits, judgments, costs and expenses for personal injury (including death), property damage or other harm for which recovery of damages is sought, suffered by any person or persons, that may arise out of or be occasioned by bidder’s breach of any of the terms or provisions of any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation, or by any negligent or strictly liable act or omission of the bidder, its officers, agents, employees, or subcontractors, in the performance of an awarded contract; except that the indemnity provided for in this paragraph shall not apply to any liability resulting from the sole negligence or fault of the City, its officers, agents or employees, and in the event of joint and concurrent negligence or fault of the bidder and City, responsibility and indemnity, if any, shall be apportioned comparatively in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without waiving any governmental immunity available to the City under Texas law and without waiving any defenses of the parties under Texas law. The provisions of this paragraph are solely for the benefit of the parties hereto and are not intended to create or grant any rights, contractual or otherwise, to any other person or entity.

25. VenueThe obligations of the parties under a contract awarded through this solicitation are performed in Dallas County, Texas, and if legal action is necessary to enforce same, exclusive venue shall be within Dallas County, Texas.

26. FundingState of Texas statutes prohibit the obligation and expenditure of public funds beyond the fiscal year for which a budget has been approved. Orders or other obligations that may arise beyond the end of the current fiscal year shall be subject to approval of budget funds.

27. Solicitation ResultsThe City normally posts solicitation results on-line by the end of the next business day after submissions are received. The City’s Web site is www.cityofirving.org. Results are on the Purchasing Solicitation page, in the same place as the original solicitation documents. In the case of RFP’s, only the names of the proposers are listed. Results are for informational purposes only, and is not a notice of award.

28. Open RecordsProposals do not become public record until an award is made. Trade secrets and other material considered confidential by the bidder should be clearly marked as such. If a request is made under the Texas Open Records Act to inspect information designated as trade secret or confidential in a bid, the City will forward the appropriate documents to the Attorney General of Texas who will contact the bidder to request sufficient written reasons and information as to why the information should be protected from disclosure. Upon review of the proposer’s response, the Attorney General will make a determination as to the confidentiality of the requested material(s), or lack thereof, and the City will respond accordingly.

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http://www.cityofirving.org/

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERSAttachment B-6 (rev. 12/31/08)

1. Securing Request for ProposalsRequest for Proposals may be downloaded at no cost from the Purchasing page of the City’s Web site, www.cityofirving.org. The City of Irving does not charge for solicitation documents. If third-parties offer specifications or solicitation information for a fee, they do not represent the City. The City may charge for plans and drawings for construction solicitations.

2. Submission of Proposals/Late ProposalsProposals are to be submitted in a sealed envelope or package and labeled with the proposer’s name and the solicitation name & number. All proposals must be submitted to the City of Irving Purchasing Division no later than the date and time indicated in the solicitation. All times listed are local times. It is the proposer’s responsibility to ensure that bids are delivered/received by the specified time. Late proposals will not be accepted and will be returned unopened. If pricing is submitted, it must be in US dollars and cents.

3. Legal Name of ProposerIn completing the Summary Response Page, the proposer must list the legal name of the proposer’s company. This is the name that will be on all contracts, awards, and purchase orders. The Summary Response Page also requires a statement as to the legal status of the proposer (corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship, etc.). The Summary Response Page should be the first document in the proposer’s response.

4. SignatureThe signature on the Summary Response Page must be in ink and from an individual with the authority to commit the company to the prices bid and terms stated.

5. Altered ProposalsAny alterations, erasures or strikethroughs made by the proposer prior to submission of the proposals must be initialed by the proposer to guarantee authenticity.

6. Payment Terms, Discount & Type of Payment

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The City’s standard terms are 2%/30 days. Unless negotiated to the contrary, this will be the default payment terms. The proposer may also express the method(s) in which he or she wishes to receive payment.

7. ReferencesWhen references are requested, the Summary Response Page will indicate how many references and will state what other conditions may apply to the references. Proposer will attach a separate page with the requested references.

8. Conflict of Interest Proposers should review the instructions on conflict of interest (Attachment C-1). Proposers are to complete and submit the Conflict of Interest form (Attachment C-2), when a conflict of interest exists.

9. Environmental StewardshipProposers are encouraged to review the City’s commitment to the environment (Attachment E-1). Proposers are to complete and submit the Environmental Stewardship form (Attachment E-2).

10. Good Faith EffortProposers are encouraged to review information on the City’s Good Faith Effort program (Attachment G-1). Proposers are to complete and submit the Good Faith Effort Affidavit (Attachment G-2). Recommended proposer(s) will be required to complete the additional GFE forms as part of the award process.

11. AddendumsIt is the proposer’s responsibility to alter his proposal response based on information updated in one or more addendums to this solicitation. Addendums will be posted on the Purchasing solicitation page of the City’s Web site at least four days before the bid due date. Efforts will be made to ensure that proposers receive notice of addendums, but the ultimate responsibility rests with the proposer.

12. ChecklistA Proposer’s Checklist (Attachment B-4) is included with the solicitation package. The checklist is an aid to the proposer in knowing which documents to submit.

13. Hot LineVendors may call 888-223-9524 to anonymously report instances of fraud, waste or abuse. Please provide as many details as possible.

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SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERSAttachment B-7 (rev. 2-4-09)

1. Proposal Process/Contact InformationThe City of Irving is aware of the time and effort proposers spend in preparing and submitting proposals. We will work with you to make the process as easy as possible. If you have questions or concerns about the proposal process, please contact:

Ed Matthews, Purchasing Manager [email protected] 972.721.3757

2. Method of AwardAward will be made to the responsive respondent scoring the highest points, as determined by the City’s evaluation team and based on the evaluation criteria specified in this solicitation. Awards totaling $25,000 or more will be made by the Irving City Council.

3. Public Opening of ProposalsA public opening of proposals will be held at 3:00 p.m. on July 30, 2009, in the Purchasing Conference room, 845 W. Irving Blvd., Irving, TX 75060. The only information required to be made public in this opening is a list of who responded. Following negotiations with one or more proposers and the subsequent award, proposals become open to public review, within the guidelines of the State Attorney General.

4. Organization of Proposal ResponsesThe response should be organized in the same reference sequence as the specifications.Proposals may be submitted in loose-leaf binders, but not spiral-bound or perfect-bound.

5. Pre-Proposal MeetingA pre-proposal meeting will be held on July 1 at 11:00 in the Purchasing Conference Room, 845 W. Irving Blvd., Irving, Texas 75060. Attendance at this meeting is optional, but it is a preferred method of receiving questions and requests from vendors for clarifications.

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6. Required ContractsThis solicitation requires signed contracts prior to award. A sample contract is included as Attachment H-7. Actual contract will be based upon negotiations with recommended proposer prior to award.

7. Insurance RequirementsThis solicitation has insurance requirements. They are listed as Attachment D-1. Please review the requirements with your insurance agent and submit insurance affidavit (Attachment D-4) with your proposal.

8. Purpose of the Proposal SolicitationThe purpose of this proposal solicitation is to select and contract for 457 deferred compensation and 401(a) plan services provider. Therefore, it shall be understood and agreed that proposals shall be received by the date and time established in this request for proposal document in the General Terms and Conditions section.

. 9. Additional DisclosuresIt shall be further agreed and understood that the proposals are considered to be proprietary working documents offered by prospective proposers when they are under evaluation by a project team and, as such, are not subject to “bid” openings or to public inspections.

Any provider may waive its rights to keep its proprietary information confidential by expressly waiving such right in the variances section of its proposal; thereby making its proposal subject to public inspection. Once an official recommendation has been made by the project team for action, and a contract executed, prices associated with proposals are available as public records.

10. What is Important to Irving Quality and track record of investment options and tools.

Fees and costs (immediate and long term).

Revenue sharing.

Plan administration.

Due diligence review.

Communication and educational tools.

Quality of participant and plan sponsor service.

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CHECKLIST FOR PROPOSERSAttachment B-4 (rev. 12/31/08)

PROPOSERS CHECKLIST: (Documents to be submitted in response to this RFP)

PROPOSAL

PROPOSAL COVER PAGE: Completed Summary Response Page

QUESTIONNAIRE & TABS

______ REFERENCES

DUE DATE (Proposal must be received & stamped in Purchasing no later than 3:00 pm on July 30, 2009)

Proposals failing to comply with the above will be deemed non-responsive.

The following items should be turned in with the proposal. Documents must be received before award recommendation.

FOUR ADDITIONAL, DUPLICATE COPIES OF PROPOSAL

GOOD FAITH EFFORT AFFIDAVIT (Attachment F-2)

ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP (Attachment E-2)

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CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT (If applicable) (Attachment C-2)

INSURANCE AFFIDAVIT (Attachment D-4)

Location of City of Irving Purchasing DivisionAttachment B-5 (rev. 12/31/08)

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INSTRUCTIONS forCONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE

Attachment C-1 (rev. 12/31/08)

1. If you have a conflict of interest in doing business with the City of Irving, use Attachment C-2, Conflict of Interest questionnaire Conflicts of interest are addressed in Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 176.

2. You may consult your attorney on questions arising from the reading of Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 176, and you may contact the Texas Ethics Commission at 512-463-5800 or 800-325-8506.

3. If you complete Attachment C-2, Conflict of Interest questionnaire:

Put the name of bidder and name of company in block #1.

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If any person employed by bidder or bidder’s company has any known business conflicts, other than previous contracts awarded through a competitive bidding process, or has an existing relationship with any employee of the City of Irving, list that information in blocks #3, #4 and/or #5 as appropriate.

Sign in block #6.

4. To view a listing of conflict of interest forms filed with the City of Irving, please click

http://cityofirving.org/city-secretary/conflict-of-interest/conflict-of-interest-forms.html

5. Listings of City elected officials and local government officers may be found on the City’s Web site: www.cityofirving.org.

6. A person failing to file a Conflict of Interest questionnaire, when required by Local Government Code, Chapter 176, commits a Class C misdemeanor.

Attachment C-2

CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE FORM CIQFor vendor or other person doing business with local governmental entity

This questionnaire is being filed in accordance with chapter 176 of the Local Government Code by a person doing business with the governmental entity.

By law this questionnaire must be filed with the records administrator of the local government not later than the 7th business day after the date the person becomes aware of facts that require the statement to be filed. See Section 176.006, Local Government Code.

A person commits an offense if the person violates Section 176.006, Local Government Code. An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor.

OFFICE USE ONLY

Date Received

1 Name of person doing business with local governmental entity.

2 q Check this box if you are filing an update to a previously filed questionnaire.

(The law requires that you file an updated completed questionnaire with the appropriate filing authority not later than September 1 of the year for which an activity described in Section 176.006(a), Local Government Code, is pending and not later than the 7th business day after the date the originally filed questionnaire becomes incomplete or inaccurate.)

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3 Describe each affiliation or business relationship with an employee or contractor of the local governmental entity who makes recommendations to a local government officer of the governmental entity with respect to expenditures of money.

4 Describe each affiliation or business relationship with a person who is a local government officer and who appoints or employs a local government officer of the local governmental entity that is the subject of this questionnaire.

Adopted 01/13/2006

CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE FORM CIQFor vendor or other person doing business with local governmental entity Page 2

5 Name of local government officer with whom filer has affiliation or business relationship. (Complete this section only if the answer to A, B, or C is YES.

This section, item 5 including subparts A, B, C & D, must be completed for each officer with whom the filer has affiliation or other relationship. Attach additional pages to this Form CIQ as necessary.

A. Is the local government officer named in this section receiving or likely to receive taxable income from the filer of the questionnaire?

q Yes q No

B. Is the filer of the questionnaire receiving or likely to receive taxable income from or at the direction of the local government officer named in this section AND the taxable income is not from the local governmental entity?

q Yes q No

C. Is the filer of this questionnaire affiliated with a corporation or other business entity that the local government officer serves as an officer or director, or holds an ownership of 10 percent or more?

q Yes q No

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D. Describe each affiliation or business relationship.

6 Describe any other affiliation or business relationship that might cause a conflict.

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____________________________________________________ ___________________Signature of person doing business with the governmental entity Date

Adopted 01/13/2006

RFP199E-09F Name of Bidder/ Proposer_________________________________

INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICESAttachment D-1 (rev. 12/31/08)

At his own expense, contractor shall procure and maintain for the duration of the proposed contract, insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from, or in connection with, the performance of the work hereunder by the contractor, his agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors. Said insurance shall be in the type(s) and minimum(s) listed below.

Workers’ CompensationWorkers’ Compensation Insurance with statutory limits as required by the Labor Code of the State of Texas and Employers’ Liability Insurance with minimum limits of $100,000 per each accident, $500,000 disease policy limit, and $100,000 occupational disease per employee.

Workers’ Compensation coverage shall be based on proper reporting of classification codes and payroll amounts and filing of any coverage agreements which meet the statutory requirements of the Texas Labor Code and shall apply to all employees of the contractor providing services under the proposed contract. Sole Proprietors may request a waiver of this requirement if they have no employees. If

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services under this contract will not be performed on city property, the contractor may submit a written request for exemption from this requirement.

Commercial General LiabilityCommercial General Liability Insurance with a minimum limit of $1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage. Aggregate Policy minimum limit of $1,000,000 will include coverage for, but is not limited to, Premises-Operations, Broad Form Contractual Liability, Broad Form Property Damage, Products and Completed Operations, Personal Injury, and Independent Contractors and Contractual Liability. Coverage under this policy shall be on an “occurrence” basis.

Business Automobile Liability InsuranceAutomobile Liability Insurance with a minimum is of $500,000 Combined Single Limit. Coverage shall include all owned, hired, and non-owned vehicles used in performance of the proposed contract. The combined coverage limits of this insurance shall include bodily injury (including death) and property damage. If the performance of services under this contract will not require the use of vehicle(s) contractor may request, in writing, exemption from this requirement.

By submitting a bid or proposal without previously approved exceptions, contractor agrees to the following general provisions. Requests for exceptions to general provisions and/or coverages must be submitted at least one week prior to bid due date. Exceptions must be approved in writing by City’s representative prior to bid or proposal submission. The City will not accept requests for exceptions after bids have been received.

General Provisions

1. SCOPE – These provisions apply to all contracted vendors unless specifically exempted in the proposed contract. Coverage shall state that the Contractor’s insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whose claim is made, or suit is brought, except to the limits of the insured’s liability.2. COVERAGE APPLICATION – Contractor’s insurance must be primary as respect to the City, its officers, employees, elected officials, appointees and volunteers and noncontributory with any other insurance, including self-insurance, maintained by the City for its benefit. Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the policy shall not affect coverage provided to the City. 3. DEDUCTIBLES AND SELF-INSURED RETENTIONS – Subject to contractor’s right to maintain reasonable deductibles, any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be disclosed to and approved by the City. The City reserves the right to review the insurance obtained by the contractor in comparison to the requirements specified in this section. 4. ADDITIONAL INSURED – The City of Irving, including its officers, officials, employees, Boards and Commissions and volunteers shall be named as an additional insured by endorsement to the coverage listed herein, excluding Workers’ Compensation and Employers’ Liability (for which a waiver of subrogation is required to be issued in favor of the City), with regard to the insured’s activities as required by written contract. The coverage shall contain no special limitations on the scope of protection afforded to the City, and all premiums arising from the coverage herein shall be the responsibility of the insured. 5. COVERAGE CONTIUATION AND CANCELLATION- In the event any insurance policy shown on the certificate(s) of insurance has an expiration date prior to the completion of the contract, the contractor shall furnish the City proof of identical continued coverage no later than thirty days prior to the expiration date shown on the certificate. Failure to maintain continuous

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coverage during the term of the proposed contract, or failure to provide proof of coverage at any time during the term of the contract, may result in cessation of work and/or termination of the contract. Coverage shall not be canceled, non-renewed or materially altered except after thirty days prior written notice by certified mail (return receipt requested) to Purchasing Manager, 845 W. Irving Blvd., Irving, TX 75060.6. SUBROGATION - Contractor must waive all rights of subrogation against the City of Irving for bodily injury (including death), property damage or any other loss arising from work performed by the vendor for the City.7. RESPONSIBILITY - Approval, disapproval or failure to act by the City regarding any insurance supplied by the contractor or its subcontractors shall not relieve the contractor of full responsibility or liability for damages and accidents as set forth in the contract documents 8. ACCEPTABILITY - The City retains the right to approve the acceptability of insurers. As a general rule, the City will accept insurers authorized to transact business in the State of Texas with an A. M. Best rating of “A- VI“ or better.9. PAYMENT OF PREMIUMS - Companies issuing insurance policies shall have no recourse against the City for payment of any premiums or assessments for any deductibles which are the sole responsibility and liability of the contractor.10. INDEMNIFICATION - The contractor agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Irving, its officers, agents, employees, appointees and volunteers against any and all claims, lawsuits, judgments, costs and expenses for personal injury (including death), property damage or other harm for which recovery of damages is sought, suffered by any person or persons, that may arise out of or be occasioned by contractor’s breach of any of the terms or provisions of this contract, or by any negligent or strictly liable act or omission of contractor, its officers, agents, employees, or subcontractors, in the performance of this contract; except that the indemnity provided for in this paragraph shall not apply to any liability resulting from the sole negligence or fault of the City, its officers, agents or employees, and in the event of joint and concurrent negligence or fault of contractor and City, responsibility and indemnity, if any, shall be apportioned comparatively in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without waiving any governmental immunity available to the City under Texas law and without waiving any defenses of the parties under Texas law. The provisions of this paragraph are solely for the benefit of the parties hereto and are not intended to create or grant any rights, contractual or otherwise, to any other person or entity.

Proof of Insurance1. To show ability to meet these insurance requirements, bidders should submit insurance affidavit (Attachment D-4) as part of their response to the ITB.

2. Upon notice of award, awarded contractor must submit to the City of Irving, within fifteen business days, proof of all insurance coverages required by this ITB.

3. Proof of insurance shall be furnished to the City on the ACORD certificate form, provided the appropriate endorsements for Additional Insured and Amendment of Cancellation with 30-day notice are included.

4. If requested by the City, the contractor must provide copy of the Declaration Page of the policy with all relevant policy endorsements, including endorsement showing City of Irving as Additional Insured, within fifteen days of request. Copy must be signed by the contractor and notarized.

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5. Required proof of insurance must be provided by awarded contractor before the City will authorize any work to be performed under this proposed contract.

6. The City reserves the right to request a complete copy of all insurance policies at any time.

AFFIDAVIT FOR INSURANCE REQUIREMENTSAttachment D-4 (rev. 12/31/08)

Section 1 I, the undersigned Agent/Broker, reviewed the insurance requirements contained in RFP 199E-09F. If the Proposer listed below is awarded a contract by the City of Irving for this RFP, I will furnish the City, within fifteen calendar days of notification of award, an insurance certificate and Declaration Page with Endorsements to show that all insurance requirements have been met, including naming the City of Irving as additional insured.

Agent’s Name:

Agency Name:

Address:

City/State/ZIP:

Telephone No: ( ) ___________ E-mail Address: __________________________

Bidder’s Name/Company:

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To Be Completed By Insurance Agent/Broker and Proposer

Name of ITB/RFP: ______________________________________________________

Insurance Agent/Broker Signature: ____________________________ Date: ___________

Section 2 If the above fifteen day requirement is not met, the City of Irving has the right to reject this bid and award the contract to the next lowest bidder meeting specifications or to the next most favorable proposal. Questions concerning these requirements, and requests for exceptions, must be submitted by date included in Proposers’ Instructions.

Signature: ______________________________________ Date: ____________________

ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENT & COMPLIANCEAttachment E-1 (rev. 12/31/08)

Because the City of Irving is committed to protecting the environment and becoming a successful environmentally sustainable community, it is essential that environmental considerations be a part of all City activities and operations. This commitment is demonstrated through;

ComplianceEnvironmental SustainabilityContinued ImprovementPollution Prevention

As a contactor/vendor/consultant for the City of Irving your environmental performance is critical in meeting the City’s commitment to protect the environment and comply with all environmental laws and regulations.

There are many laws and regulations relating to the protection of the environment. In these laws, all persons share responsibility for the environment. It is your responsibility as a contractor to know which laws, regulations, approvals or permits relate to the work you are doing for the City of Irving. It is also your responsibility as a contractor to comply

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By submitting a proposal and signing below I affirm the following: I am aware of all costs to provide the required insurance, will do so pending contract award, and will provide a valid insurance certificate meeting all requirements and policy endorsement within fifteen calendar days of notification of award. I further agree to the indemnification statement listed in the insurance requirements.

with all applicable laws and ensure all requirements imposed by these laws are met

The City of Irving has a commitment to being good stewards of the environment. We expect your commitment, as a City contractor/vendor/consultant, to the same goal.

ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIPAttachment E-2 (rev. 12/31/08)

Recognizing the importance of exercising positive environmental stewardship, The City of Irving is pro-active in encouraging environmentally-sound practices in our operations and among our residents, businesses, and suppliers. Please review the specifications or scope of work for this solicitation for any environmental requirements.

Check any of the following which apply to your business operation, and list details:

_____ Recycling

_____ Energy Efficiency Practices

_____ Environmentally Preferred

_____ Water/Energy Conservation

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_____ Air Quality/Emissions

_____ Disposal Practices

_____ Other Environmentally Friendly Practices

Bidder/Proposer

RFP Number #199E-09F Date

GOOD FAITH EFFORT PROGRAM OVERVIEW Attachment F-1 (rev. 12/31/08)

All bid documents and proposal packages must include the signed GFE affidavit affirming the bidder/proposer’s intent to comply with the City’s Good Faith Effort program. Unless otherwise indicated in the ITB or RFP documents, no other GFE documentation will be required at time of bid or submission. Upon notification of intent to recommend award of contract, the apparent low bidder/most advantageous proposer has up to five (5) business days to submit the appropriate GFE forms to the City’s M/WBE Program Administrator. Required GFE forms must be submitted prior to award by City Council.

The GFE forms are:

GFE-1 Good Faith Effort Affidavit (included as Attachment F-2) GFE-2 Schedule of M/WBE Participation GFE-3 Good Faith Effort Log GFE-4 Intent to Perform as a Sub-Contractor GFE-5 Payment Report

NOTE: Forms GFE-2 thru GFE-5 are available on the City’s Web site in the Purchasing section, under “Forms.”

1. All bidders or proposers must submit form GFE-1, Good Faith Effort Affidavit.

2. Prime contractors who are tentatively recommended for award and who will

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meet or exceed the GFE goal must submit the following additional forms: GFE-2 Schedule of M/WBE ParticipationGFE-4 Intent to Perform as Sub-Contractor (one for each sub-contractor)

3. Prime contractors who are tentatively recommended for award and who will NOT meet or exceed the GFE goal must submit the following form:

GFE-3 Good Faith Effort Log In addition, if the contractor has partial participation toward the goal, the following forms are also submitted:

GFE-2 Schedule of M/WBE ParticipationGFE-4 Intent to Perform as Sub-Contractor (one for each sub-contractor)

4. The awarded contractor will submit the following form monthly to verify that the sub-contracting work is being done as agreed upon:

GFE-5 Payment Report

______________________________________For any GFE communication: Call 972-721-3753 or 972-721-2631

GOOD FAITH EFFORT AFFIDAVITAttachment F-2 (rev. 12/31/08)

On January 11, 2007, the Irving City Council adopted a policy to equitably and conscientiously include Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprises (M/WBE’s) in the City procurement process for all basic goods, services, professional services, and construction solicitations. The City and its contractors shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, or sex in the award and performance of contracts. In consideration of this policy, the City of Irving has implemented the Good Faith Effort (GFE) Program.

M/WBE Participation GoalsThe GFE Plan establishes subcontracting goals for all prospective bidders, proposers, and submitters to ensure a reasonable degree of M/WBE participation in City contracts. It is the goal of the City of Irving that a certain percentage of work under each contract be executed by one or more M/WBEs.

The following M/WBE participation goals have been established without consideration for a specific ethnicity or gender:

Other Professional Construction Architectural & Engineering Services Services Goods 30.00% 28.00% 33.00% 20.00% 10.00%

The apparent low bidder/most advantageous proposer shall agree to meet the established goals or must demonstrate and document a “good faith effort” to include M/WBEs in subcontracting opportunities. The

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apparent low bidder/most advantageous proposer who fails to adequately document good faith efforts to subcontract or purchase significant material supplies from M/WBEs may be denied award of the contract by the City based on the contractor’s failure to be a “responsive” proposer or bidder.

By signing below, I agree to provide the City of Irving with a completed copy of all forms required by Good Faith Effort Program. I understand that if I fail to provide all of the required documents within five (5) business days after notification, my bid or proposal may be deemed “non-responsive” and I may be denied award of the contract.

RFP Number: #151E-09F

________________________________________________ _________________________Typed or Printed Name of Certifying Official of Company Date

________________________________________________ _________________________Signature of Certifying Official of Company Title

Form GFE-1

NO BONDING

REQUIREMENTS

FOR THIS RFPAttachment G-9 (rev. 12/31/08)

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